Cyclist Jelenew women’s cycling wear: No need to choose between style and performance Blending performance and aesthetics, Jelenew is the world’s first haute couture premium cycling brand that creates exceptional cycling apparel designed specifically for women. Founded in 2021, Jelenew’s design influences come directly from the French capital, Paris. The brand’s name effectively translates to ‘I will bring every new thing to the world’, and is an appropriate way of highlighting its mission of empowering women through cycling by creating high performance and stylish kit. Made for speed Jelenew’s cycling products deliver a huge competitive advantage for any rider, across a wide range of speeds and conditions – whether it’s triathlon, track, road or time-trial. The brand’s design philosophy is underpinned by its CurveTec technology which tailors cycling garments to perfectly adapt to the female form when riding. CurveTec is a smart zoning system which expertly wraps and protects crucial muscle groups based on women’s unique curves and physiological structure, helping to enhance mobility and overall performance when cycling. Jelenew CurveTec works by mapping the technical fabric to align with female body heat-regulation mechanisms, ensuring that areas prone to sweating are well-ventilated while other areas are protected against the elements such as sunlight, wind and cold. One of the brand’s most game-changing products is the Horizon Short Sleeve Jersey (£201), which boasts an aerodynamic design and is made with moisture-wicking materials, while also being effortlessly flattering. The jersey enables riders to cycle flat out in comfort and style. The TurboSpin Quick Release bib shorts (£192) are another noteworthy offering. Suitable for up to eight hours of comfortable riding, the bib shorts have an easy-to-use comfort break feature plus cargo pockets and pro-level chamois. For colder days, the Jelenew L’avenir Long Sleeve jersey (£301) epitomises the brand’s focus on haute couture design interwoven with functionality. Combining a flattering shaped design with high-performance Italian fabric, the aerodynamic jersey perfectly wraps the body and the contoured panelling creates a muscle-defining effect, all the while keeping the rider warm and comfortable. Created and worn by champions Heading up the technical side of the brand is Marion Clignet, a French six-time world track champion, world-record holder and two-time Olympic silver medalist, who brings her wealth of expertise to create pioneering cycling clothing for women. Jelenew ‘During my time as a professional cyclist I experienced every issue we women face when trying to find the best cycling kit, from chafing to erratic temperature regulation and discomfort, to unflattering and unfashionable options. I’ve tried it all,’ explains Clignet.  ‘It can be very frustrating, especially as often women’s cycling apparel on the market is just a scaled down version of the men’s with a different print, but that’s where Jelenew comes in. We are a women’s sports brand genuinely committed to addressing female cycling issues and creating stylish kit that lasts.’ Given the brand’s expertise, Jelenew was a perfect choice to create the jerseys for the ride leaders of the CIC Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées. The collaboration has led to the brand releasing an ultra-lightweight race jersey (£279), which is optimised for speed and comfort and is made with Jelenew’s unique CurveTec technology. More than just cycling clothing What sets Jelenew apart from other luxury sportswear brands is that it combines creating high performance cycling clothing with its mission to promote women’s cycling globally and enable women to achieve their dreams. Jelenew Avery Cavner, a 16-year-old competitive cyclist who lives with type one diabetes, benefits from wearing Jelenew kit as she enjoys the various disciplines in cycling, from road to track and mountain biking. From managing blood sugars before and after competitions during her younger years to understanding her body’s dynamics as a high-intensity endurance athlete, Cavner exemplifies the Jelenew spirit of overcoming obstacles and carving out a way to become your best. Going further This year Jelenew launched its Sprinters Jersey Lab, which is based on the patented CurveTec technology to further enhance the fit of Jelenew garments by using cutting edge seamless fit technology to reduce any possibility of friction when riding.  ‘The Sprinters Jersey Lab builds upon the expertise of the CurveTec technology and means we can bring even expertly crafted premium cycling kit to women all around the world,’ says Clignet.  ‘We are motivated to create cycling clothing which empowers women globally and makes the sport genuinely more enjoyable.’ With its haute couture and high performance approach, Jelenew is rewriting the rules of women’s cycling clothing and empowering women to ride bikes in beautiful kit. • Explore the full range of Jelenew women’s cycling kit The post Jelenew women’s cycling wear: No need to choose between style and performance appeared first on Cyclist.

A 60th placed finish at Paris-Roubaix wasn't the desired result for Florian Senechal on Sunday. Afterwards though, the Frenchman was clear with what went wrong."I think that we have a technical problem with our bike, and we'll have to look into it," Senechal said afterwards to Cyclism'Actu, placing...

Belgian one-day race, Nokere Koerse continues to be tinkered with as race organisers look to make the race as exciting as possible. “We are adjusting the course again this year,” organizer Robrecht Bothuyne reveals in conversation with Wielerflits. “After the last cobblestones in Wannegem it is less...

Cyclist Opinion: It’s OK to be bored of the Classics In an effort that superlatives do no justice to, Mathieu van der Poel took the cobblestone trophy on Sunday at Paris-Roubaix in ever-habitual MVDP style. With an advantage of three minutes by the time he rolled into the Roubaix Velodrome, the inevitable victory triggered a wave of applause from cycling historians, pundits and fans alike, as we all marvelled in a titanic Sunday in Hell. Let’s be honest, as impressive as it was, the race lacked any tangible sense of entertainment and intrigue. A race finish never felt so cathartic.  This race was not in isolation. The men’s Classics season has never felt longer, more fatiguing and unenthusiastic as it has this year. After weeks of trailing through Belgium and France, through hills and cobbles, we still have the prospect of two Classics weeks left. For the first time, tuning in for the Classics feels like a chore. Look beyond the ever-growing list of historical feats unlocked by Van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar and we can clearly see that this year’s Classics campaign has been nothing short of sterile. James York/Matt Grayson The Classics in 2024 can be compared to vanilla ice cream. We have that guaranteed sweet flavour that we 100% expect, we have the ice cream we asked for in its most basic form, but there is no flavour to leave a taste in your mouth. No one ever orders vanilla ice cream at the gelateria. No one is longing for a scoop of vanilla ice cream. That said, ice cream is ice cream after all – how picky can we be? Still with me? Good. As the hot air blows in from the north of Europe, with plenty of talk about how boring this year’s Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders were, it’s time to, ironically, join the discussion. This is a safe space, it’s OK to admit that the Classics have been boring this year. Paris-Roubaix felt like a foregone conclusion, Strade Bianche was a snoozefest and the prospect of a Liège–Bastogne–Liège without opposition seems, bluntly, gut-wrenching. Related Posts Every Mathieu van der Poel Monument performance ranked Amstel Gold Race 2024: Route, TV guide, start list and all you need to know Cycling spring Classics 2024: Race dates, Monuments, cobbles and live TV guide The one man band James York/Matt Grayson The Classics this year feel like they could have been an email. With unrivalled long-range attacks, weak startlists and dominant team rosters, the Classics have felt predictable to say the least. For instance, in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Strade Bianche, E3, the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, the bookies’ favourite took the win.  The Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix and Strade Bianche all saw their own race records and extremities stretched this year. Those races all had long-range efforts that eclipsed previous records held in at least the past ten years. It has been decades since the cobbled Classics were last tamed with such dominance. By sealing Paris-Roubaix last weekend, Van der Poel claimed three of the four major UCI WorldTour cobble races he competed in this year. The only race he lost, he finished in second place behind Lidl-Trek’s Mads Pedersen – a rider who has proven that he may be one of the few to dethrone the dominance of Van der Poel and Van Aert in the years to come. Rarely did it feel in doubt that Van der Poel would claim the titles at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. This admittance of defeat on the start line shifted a deep dark cloud over the state of affairs at the race paddock this year. With Remco Evenepoel out of the Ardennes Classics due to injury, it is looking even more likely that we will have another obscene long-range effort for glory from Tadej Pogačar as he searches out yet another Monument win. If Strade Bianche had you dozing off, get ready for yet another two hours watching the Slovenian champion galavant around a one-day race profile. As lucky as we are to have these greats competing at the top level right now, cycling has never been more predictable. Gone are the days of Maxim Ignlinksy winning Liège–Bastogne–Liège, or a shock Milan-San Remo win for Gerald Ciolek. No, for us, the pool of potential winners must come from the small pot of galacticos – namely Pogacar and Van der Poel. When the individuals haven’t been claiming the wins, it has often been their teammates. No disrespect to Jan Tratnik or Jasper Philipsen, but their wins felt as though they were engineered by the megalodon of their respective superteams. Simply, if you can’t bet on the star rider, bet on their teammate! ‘Witnessing greatness’ Xavier Pereyron I am tired of the phrase ‘witnessing greatness’. In the barrel of Classics commentator clichés, there is none more eye-rolling than this. It feels like the passive-aggressive one-liner that’s deployed to gaslight the cycling viewer into enjoying the pain-stakingly dull race they just spent hours watching on the couch during a valuable Sunday. ‘Witnessing greatness’ feels like the ‘I’m sorry you feel that way’ of sports journalism. I am tired of people fooling themselves into enjoying the race just so they can justify spending the four hours on a Sunday afternoon watching some men dressed in Lycra ride around rural Belgium all for it to end in a foregone conclusion.  Quite frankly, a three-minute winning advantage in Paris-Roubaix is alien. There was not one moment where Van der Poel’s inevitable victory was in doubt. The only thing stopping him from glory would have been a melting glacier, seismic activity or a pair of teenage girls knocking on his hotel room door. Not even a fan throwing their cap in his tracks could bring his chances down. From the sorts of distances that he and Pogačar have recently attacked from for the win, they have suspended us in a one-hour-long wait for the most expected of finales. With an obvious winner-elect emerging from 50km to go, the structure of the race crumbles. The race dynamic becomes chaotic and down-right futile. Despite what you try to tell yourself, no rider is really dreaming of finishing in second place. The spectacle is deflated and to be honest, the achievement’s razzmatazz is diminished. We need the glitz and glamour of a real competition for the Classics. Without that, we lose that Midas touch. Discourse for discourse’s sake Xavier Pereyron The cherry on top of this most odious of Classics seasons has to be rooted in a neverending chain of discourse. The perpetual echo chamber of social media has made every Classics headline a polarising debate in the 2024 cycling zeitgeist, producing hot topic after hot topic. And what for? On the app formerly known as Twitter, users have felt inspired – much to the fatigue of others – to discuss the state of affairs, to slam the opinions of others, or to speculate the extent of riders’ injuries. Take chicane-gate for instance. Whether it was Van der Poel poo-pooing the alteration to the course or Matteo Jorgenson’s grotesque post about rider safety on the run-up, the 2024 Classics have made discussion and debate endless. Even to the extent where Van der Poel is under attack from booing fans in Belgium and Pogačar is being urged to slow down by spectators – the Classics campaign has never felt as hostile as it has in 2024. Cycling should feel like an open forum, not like you’re on stage with tomatoes being hurled at you from all angles. Sunshine and rainbows James York/Matt Grayson When we look back on 2024, we will probably forget all about this most unspirited of Classics campaigns. At least we have worthy winners and cool photos to look back on. Never have we seen so many riders lift their bike across the finish line. For that, I am grateful. We can only be left hoping for more in the upcoming Grand Tour cycle. However, with a bare-bones Giro d’Italia startlist and a Tour de France that faces some serious existential redrawing, it is hard to motivate ourselves for what’s to come in 2024. Let’s stay positive though. With the prospect of new emerging superteams, transfer reshuffles and a more spread-out Grand Tour programme, we can only wish for a full knickerbocker glory of a Classics season in 2025. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this debate won’t be re-opened at Milan-San Remo 2025 when Mathieu van der Poel storms up the Poggio with a 20-minute advantage over the peloton. A man can only hope. Want more photos, check out our enormous gallery from Paris-Roubaix men’s and women’s races The post Opinion: It’s OK to be bored of the Classics appeared first on Cyclist.

The first monument of 2024 is almost upon us and leading the charge for Lidl-Trek will be one of the dark horses for victory, Mads Pedersen. Pedersen is one of the few riders to be viewed as a viable contender to the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar. The 28-year-old former world champ...

Scottish Borders Gravel Epic 28th September 2024 | Peeb;es Long Route 100km | 2680m medium Route 73km | 1890m short Route 52km | 1180m BOOK NOW Ride Overview Scottish Borders gravel riding at it’s finest. The Scottish Borders Gravel Epic will climb, contour and descend the forest tracks of famous Glentress, the Golfie, Elibank, Traquair and Cardrona. Glentress has been the heart of mountain biking in the borders and it is becoming the heart of gravel riding too.  Sweating up, flying along and descending down miles of quiet forest gravel, the Scottish Borders Gravel Epic has it all.  Highlights Starting and finishing at Glentress, the home of the UCI MTB World Championships in 2023Earning endless views over the Tweed Valley high above the touristsBuild up during the season to peak for the epic distance and elevation gain of this ride Included in Entry Fully Signed Route Our team work tirelessly to create the best gravel routes in the UK. All courses are fully signed so you can just enjoy the ride. Checkpoints with Proper Food An epic ride deserves proper support. We have tea, coffee and cake at the first feed and sandwiches & crisps at the main feed. Checkpoints are approx every 30 - 35km Accurate GPX Files A few days before the ride, we will send GPX files for all of the route options so you can follow the course on your GPS as well as the signs. Mechanics Available At the rider village & at selected feed stops we have mechanics available to help with any bike issues. We also have spare inner tubes, CO2 & more . Rider Support Vans We are here to make sure you have a great day on the gravel. If you have any major mechanicals or need collecting, support vehicles are a phone call away. Beer at Finish Line You will be greeted at the finish line with a beer & food available from our food truck. Perfect to chat about your day with fellow riders. Event Program 26th September: GPX files and pre ride briefing video sent by email to each rider. 28th September – 7.45am: Ride village in Glentress opens. Collecting your ride number takes approx 10 mins. 28th September – 8am to 10am: Ride start. We will give you a short ride briefing and set you off in small groups. 28th September  – 6.30pm: Rider village closes 28th September  – 7pm: Link to ride times & rider photos sent to each participant by email. Long Route Starting from Clipstone, we head west and our first 20km is on rolling terrain & good gravel. It can be muddy if we have a wet summer but in normal conditions it rolls quick here.After 20km we have one punchy road climb (0.5km, 12%) just to wake the legs up and then we head north and east back into Sherwood Forest for some fun woodland trails (again on smooth gravel).  After the lunch stop we jump in and out of the forest with most of the climbing behind us so its time to find some ride mates and have a good chat while you chew through the miles. For anyone that have ridden with us in Sherwood Forest, this route takes in the best of those sections and added some nice gravel further afield to make a proper summer epic day out! Percentage of Route Off Road: 75% Distance: 120km Elevation: 1250m Difficulty:  4/5 Medium Route Similar to our long route in spring / autumn, the medium route cuts off a section at the start (including the worst climb) and a section at the end but is still a classic gravel route. Expect to be riding for 4 to 6 hours on this route. Percentage of Route Off Road: 80% Distance: 90km Elevation: 900m Difficulty:  3/5 Short Route The short route follows the medium cutting off a couple of sections to make this a fast & fun 50km. The biggest climb is at 22km (3km at 2%) but this is a route all riders can get round and is ideal for first time off roaders with a mix of smooth gravel & back roads. Percentage of Route Off Road: 65% Distance: 50km Elevation: 450m Difficulty:  1/5 Bike Selection & Packing List Bike Choice: Most of the ride on smooth gravel, so a gravel bike is ideal. If there has been rain, there are a couple of sections that can be muddy where wider tyres will be better. Mountain bikes will be fine but slower, road bikes are not allowed. E-bikes are allowed on all of our rides. Tyre Choice: We will send an update on conditions closer to the ride. A 35-40mm allrounder gravel tyre should be ideal for this route. Packing List: Bring equipment to be self sufficient on the route (inner tubes, sealant, multi-tool, pump or CO2 etc). We recommend a bell to warn walkers / runners of your presence. Clothing: It should be pleasant in mid July but check the forecast & bring layers if needed. Helmets are mandatory, you will not be able to ride without one. FAQs Where does the ride start / finish? The ride starts and finishes at Glentress with a rolling start any time between 8am and 10am. There is free parking onsite as well as toilets & refreshments. We will send the ride village address by email.  Are E Bikes Allowed? Yes, e-bikes are allowed on all Glorious Gravel ride. These must comply with UK law. What Happens if I have a mechanical / accident? We have first aiders & mechanics at the feed stops. There will be a phone number on the back of your ride number – call this if you need collecting. Can I Start with my friends? Yes, we start between 8am and 9.30am and set people off in small groups so the off road sections are not too busy. Please come to the start line with anyone you want to ride with, we will give a short ride briefing and set you off. The post Scottish Borders Gravel Epic appeared first on Glorious Gravel.

Cyclist Paris-Roubaix gallery: Oh my god it’s a double rainbow all the way The final tango for the cobble Classics specialists came this weekend at the men’s and women’s 2024 Paris-Roubaix. In the one-day race most steeped in cycling folklore, the Queen of the Classics certainly lived up to its name. As the goats return to the Trouée d’Arenberg and the cobblestone roads trade cyclists for tractors, let’s cast our minds back on this Weekend in Hell. As we battle against the emotional hangover of yet another action-packed weekend of cycling, let us allow James York and Matt Grayson to take you through this year’s Paris-Roubaix with the best images from the rainbow roads of Northern France. Related Posts Talking points from Paris-Roubaix 2024 weekend: Pfeiffer Georgi’s podium reaction, Laurence Pithie’s Classics persistence and how interfering fans must stop before the worst happens Every Mathieu van der Poel Monument performance ranked Amstel Gold Race 2024: Route, TV guide, start list and all you need to know James York/Matt Grayson Lotte Kopecky demonstrates pure ciclismo with her white shorts. James York/Matt Grayson Cafés are often closed on the weekends in France. This one, at least, has a good excuse. James York/Matt Grayson The calm before the storm. James York/Matt Grayson The white shorts, the gloveless approach, the effortless poise…hang it in The Louvre. James York/Matt Grayson Reigning champion Alison Jackson shows off her goofy aero helmet. James York/Matt Grayson Zoe Bäckstedt on her yearly family holiday to Paris-Roubaix. James York/Matt Grayson Just keep pedalling, just keep pedalling… James York/Matt Grayson They’re Marianne Vos’s biggest fans. James York/Matt Grayson Cool as a cucumber. James York/Matt Grayson We all need someone as loyal as Ellen van Dijk in our lives. James York/Matt Grayson In the splash zone. James York/Matt Grayson ‘He doesn’t jump, I promise.’ James York/Matt Grayson It’s last orders at the bar for Paris-Roubaix glory. James York/Matt Grayson Pandemonium turns to ecstasy for Lotte Kopecky. James York/Matt Grayson No rider has ever been happier to finish in third place. James York/Matt Grayson Endorphins, serotonin and fatigue. James York/Matt Grayson At one with Mother Nature. James York/Matt Grayson That’s why you should wear gloves, kids! James York/Matt Grayson Those gloves will need a good wash. James York/Matt Grayson Sometimes, you just need some alone time. James York/Matt Grayson Lying down on concrete never felt so good. James York/Matt Grayson ‘I want to go home now.’ James York/Matt Grayson This is what it means to finish the Queen of the Classics. James York/Matt Grayson I stand corrected, no one has been happier to finish in 27th place. James York/Matt Grayson Another piece of bespoke decor acquired for Lotte Kopecky’s living room. James York/Matt Grayson Mathieu van der Poel was front and centre at the sign-on in Compiègne. James York/Matt Grayson After winning Paris-Roubaix, Van der Poel will be eyeing up Paris Fashion Week. James York/Matt Grayson James York/Matt Grayson Josh Tarling (right) soon found himself on the naughty steep after taking a very sticky bottle. James York/Matt Grayson The Cees Bol Fan Club out in force. James York/Matt Grayson Disaster strikes for a couple of riders from Q36.5. James York/Matt Grayson Nothing’s ever easy in Paris-Roubaix. James York/Matt Grayson Obligatory obscenely large doll image. James York/Matt Grayson In chaos, there is beauty. James York/Matt Grayson All together now. James York/Matt Grayson All that talk about the chicane and he’s still out in front. James York/Matt Grayson There’s no place quite like Arenberg. James York/Matt Grayson After the storm. James York/Matt Grayson The people’s princess, Stefan Küng. James York/Matt Grayson Tom Pidcock got stuck in on his Paris-Roubaix debut. James York/Matt Grayson For health and safety reasons, we don’t recommend taking your hands off the bars on Arenberg. James York/Matt Grayson Some splatters of mud were added to the Decathlon-AG2R fuelling strategy. James York/Matt Grayson Blink and you’ll miss it. James York/Matt Grayson What could have been for Groupama-FDJ’s Laurence Pithie. James York/Matt Grayson John Degenkolb back at Paris-Roubaix. We love to see it. James York/Matt Grayson Brown made an unwelcomely addition on the British national jersey. James York/Matt Grayson James York/Matt Grayson Bringing home the bacon. David Pintens/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images That’s how it’s done. James York/Matt Grayson Look mum, no hands! James York/Matt Grayson Believe it or not, this is before anyone else had even finished the race. James York/Matt Grayson Now, how do you beat Jasper Philipsen in a sprint… James York/Matt Grayson …it’s bloody difficult. James York/Matt Grayson The look of a man (Gianni Vermeersch) who turned himself inside out for his teammates. James York/Matt Grayson A sigh of relief from Connor Swift. James York/Matt Grayson More John Degenkolb appreciation. It’s what the people want. James York/Matt Grayson The riders came home in dribs and drabs, with some a little more torn up than others. James York/Matt Grayson Some riders had less to celebrate about than others. James York/Matt Grayson Through fire and flames. It’s a familiar podium. James York/Matt Grayson This is what it’s all about — a very special lump of rock. James York/Matt Grayson Each winner of Paris-Roubaix has their own engraved shower at the Roubaix Velodrome. James York/Matt Grayson A bottle of Alpecin Caffeine shampoo — other shampoos are available — makes a cameo in the Alpecin-Deceuninck riders’ victory shower. James York/Matt Grayson It’s like a school reunion in the changing rooms of the Roubaix Velodrome. James York/Matt Grayson OK, here’s one last John Degenkolb photo. Want more? Here’s every Mathieu van der Poel Monument performance ranked The post Paris-Roubaix gallery: Oh my god it’s a double rainbow all the way appeared first on Cyclist.

Already with a plamares most could only dream of, the latest monumental success in the career of Mathieu van der Poel came Sunday with a dominant performance at Paris-Roubaix. According to Michel Wuyts, the Dutchman must be in the conversation greats such as Eddy Merckx and Johan Museeuw.“Mathieu va...

This Wednesday on the 13th of March, the peloton will be faced with Milano-Torino. The oldest one-day race of the season, its route often changes. The final startlist has now been revealed.The final startlist for the race includes: Mark Cavendish, Alexey Lutsenko, Arnaud Demare, Bob Jungels, Anton P...

A menace on the climbs on the domestic road racing scene last season, Killian O’Brien has put in a great climbing display in what was hist first outing for his new Czech team in Italy at the weekend. The 18-year-old, who had been competing with Orwell Wheelers in Ireland, is now racing for Veleka Team; […] The post Killian O’Brien (18) puts in strong climbing display in first Italian race | Video appeared first on Sticky Bottle.